interpolate
verb (used with object)
to introduce (something additional or extraneous) between other things or parts; interject; interpose; intercalate.
has interpolated
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present perfectof interpolate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Gertrude helps to highlight some of the feminist aspects that Mr. Martin has interpolated into the Sternheim comedy.
From New York Times ● Jun. 17, 2016
With the permission of the Wilder estate, Chris Abraham, the director of Stratford’s production, has interpolated some small bits from “The Merchant of Yonkers” and Guthrie’s prompt script into the published text.
From New York Times ● Aug. 26, 2012
But Mr. Sullivan has interpolated a moment that makes us sympathize with both Helena and Bertram more than we usually do.
From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2011
The play's underlying tensions are mimed in a wordless dream sequence that Ciulei has interpolated.
From Time Magazine Archive
In one respect we think he has acted with great discretion, namely, in now and then curtailing the reflections which Guerrazzi has interpolated upon the story to the manifest detriment of its interest and consecutiveness.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 05, March, 1858 by Various
